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How many countries border Montenegro?

Four. Montenegro is bordered by Serbia on the north and east, Croatia on the southwest, Bosnia and Herzevognia on the west, and Albania on the south.

What is the name of Montenegro's highest point of elevation?

Bobotov Kuk. Bobotov Kuk is a mountain located in the Durmitor mountain range which features some of Europe's most difficult terrain.

On what body of water does Montenegro have a coastline?

Adriatic Sea. Montenegro's coastline on the Adriatic Sea is not very long, only about 60 to 70 miles in length.

When did Montenegro finally gain independence and become its own country?

2006. If you did not read this question carefully, you may have answered 1992. Although Montenegro did gain independence from Yugoslavia in 1992, it was in union with Serbia. Only in June of 2006 did Montenegro split from Serbia to become its own country.

What is the currency of Montenegro?

Euro. Although Montenegro is not currently a member of the European Union, it has adopted the Euro as its currency for economic reasons.

What U.S state is Montenegro comprable in size to?

Connecticut. At 5,019 square miles (13,813 square kilometers) Montenegro is the 159th largest country in the world.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Montenegro?

Two. Durmitor Mountain Range and the old city of Kotor are both World Heritage Sites in Montenegro. Durmitor is home to the Tara River Canyon, the second largest in the world after the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

What is the name of Montenegro's largest lake?

Skadar Lake. Lake Skadar is located in southeastern Montenegro, along the border with Albania. The surface area of the lake can range from 370 to 530 square kilometers and is fed by the Moraca river.

Who is the head of government in Montenegro?

President. The president of Montenegro has the highest authority in the country and can be elected to two terms, five years each. Filip Vujanoviæ was elected in 2003 when Montenegro was still part of Serbia. However, he remained in power when Montenegro split from Serbia.

What is the name of the city known as the seat of the throne and was the old royal capital of Montenegro?

Cetinje. Cetinje is a small city in western Montenegro founded in 1482. In the early 1900's, the city flourished when then-king Nikola (Nicholas I) built many magnificent structures including a hotel, palace, hospital, and Girl's Institute. In 2003, the city had a population of 18,842, mainly Montenegrins.